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Wounds, cuts and grazes

Wounds can be caused by an injury, an infection, or by chronic illnesses. Here’s how to look after wounds, cuts and grazes and when to get help.

Wound, cut and graze treatments

Information about wound care, plus self-care advice for cuts and grazes and when to speak to a doctor for further medical attention

What causes wounds, cuts and grazes?

Information about common causes of wounds, cuts and grazes, including signs and symptoms to look out for.

Mouth and tongue cuts

Cuts to the mouth and tongue can bleed alot as there is a large blood supply to that area, making the cut seem much worse than it actually is.

Caring for sutures

Sutures need proper care to ensure a wound heals cleanly. They hold the wound closed and are removed or dissolve after it has healed. Find out more here.

Facial injury

An injury to the face can be caused by almost anything, such as, falling over, cutting yourself shaving being struck in the face by an object, such as a ball or twig or being assaulted or hit.

Oral sex and mouth care

Mouth sores can be caused as a result of oral sex. If you think you have developed mouth sores it is important to seek medical advice.

Staph infections

Are you at risk of a staph infection? Learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of different kinds of staph infection, and how to prevent and treat it.

Chest infection

Chest infections are common in people of all ages and can easily be spread. Learn more here about the causes, symptoms and treatments for chest infections.

Bacterial infections can affect the throat, the lungs, the skin, the bowel and many others parts of your body. They can be can be highly contagious. This page explains how to avoid spreading infections.

Staph skin infection

Information on staph skin infections, what they are, the different types, treatments, prevention and when to get help.

Ear infection

Ear infections are common and children are most often affected by this condition. Ear infections usually go away on their own within a week or two, but sometimes need treatment with antibiotics.

Differences between bacterial and viral infection

Bacterial and viral infections must be treated differently. Misusing antibiotics to treat viral infections leads to the problem of antibiotic resistance.

Bowel infections

Bowel infections (gastrointestinal infections) can affect anyone. Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention of different bowel infections.

Vaginal bleeding caused by infection

Trusted information about vaginal bleeding caused by infection can be found on this page.

Eye infections

Eye infections can be caused by either viruses or bacteria, or occasionally by a fungus. Learn about possible treatment options.

Herpesvirus infections

Links to information about herpesvirus infections.

Invasive staph infections

Trusted information on invasive staph infections including the different types, prevention, when to get help, plus links to trusted resources.

Toenail infection

Toenail infections are common but they may also be a sign of other conditions. Find out more about what a toenail infection is, common causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and prevention.

Shigella (bowel infection)

Shigella infection is an infection of the gut that usually causes diarrhoea. You can become infected through contaminated food or water. Find out about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment by reading our page on shigella.

HTLV-1 infection

Human T-cell leukaemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) is a virus that infects T-cells, white blood cells that form part of the immune system. Learn more here.

Campylobacter infection

Campylobacter infection (campylobacteriosis) causes gastroenteritis, but most people recover in 1 to 2 weeks with rest and fluids. Learn about the causes here.

Enterovirus infections

Trusted information about enterovirus infections from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on hand, foot and mouth disease.

Otitis media (middle ear infection)

Otitis media (middle ear infection) is very common in children and often disappears by itself. However, it sometimes needs treatment and can also affect adults.

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

A kidney infection (pyelonephritis) can be unpleasant, but will usually get better if treated promptly. Learn about the symptoms, treatment and prevention here.

Sexually transmitted infections (STI)

Sex is part of a healthy relationship, but can carry risks. Learn about safe sex, STIs, spotting symptoms, and what to do if you get infected.

Facial injury treatments

If you have a facial injury, you can easily treat a minor wound or cut. However, a larger or deep wound or cut will need medical attention.

Physical distancing and how to avoid the COVID-19 infection

Frequently asked questions and answers about avoiding COVID-19 (coronavirus) infection, including information on physical distancing, masks and the meaning of 'close contact'.

PrEP, the pill that can stop HIV infection, on PBS from April 1

A drug that can prevent HIV infection known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, or 'PrEP', is to be added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

Male groin - irritation and infection

Groin irritation and groin infection can be painful and annoying. There are many different causes ranging from friction, reaction to soaps or other household cleaning products and sweat build-up. Learn more about this condition here.

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Wounds, cuts and grazes

Wound, cut and graze treatments

What causes wounds, cuts and grazes?

Mouth and tongue cuts

Caring for sutures

Facial injury

Oral sex and mouth care

Staph infections

Chest infection

Bacterial infections

Staph skin infection

Ear infection

Differences between bacterial and viral infection

Bowel infections

Vaginal bleeding caused by infection

Eye infections

Herpesvirus infections

Invasive staph infections

Toenail infection

Shigella (bowel infection)

HTLV-1 infection

Campylobacter infection

Enterovirus infections

Otitis media (middle ear infection)

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

Sexually transmitted infections (STI)

Facial injury treatments

Physical distancing and how to avoid the COVID-19 infection

PrEP, the pill that can stop HIV infection, on PBS from April 1

Male groin - irritation and infection

Symptom checker

Life stage

Wounds, cuts and grazes

Wound, cut and graze treatments

What causes wounds, cuts and grazes?

Mouth and tongue cuts

Caring for sutures

Facial injury

Oral sex and mouth care

Staph infections

Chest infection

Bacterial infections

Staph skin infection

Ear infection

Differences between bacterial and viral infection

Bowel infections

Vaginal bleeding caused by infection

Eye infections

Herpesvirus infections

Invasive staph infections

Toenail infection

Shigella (bowel infection)

HTLV-1 infection

Campylobacter infection

Enterovirus infections

Otitis media (middle ear infection)

Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)

Sexually transmitted infections (STI)

Facial injury treatments

Physical distancing and how to avoid the COVID-19 infection

PrEP, the pill that can stop HIV infection, on PBS from April 1

Male groin - irritation and infection

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